Compare IWDA vs. HMWO ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 29, 2026 - May 29, 2026)
IWDA
+5.78%
HMWO
+5.78%
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Comparison analysis

The ETFs iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) and HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) are passive ETFs that track the performance of the MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Index - USD. As a result, they allow investors to get exposure to Developed Market Blended Cap. iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA) has a lower tracking difference (+1.99bps) than HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF (HMWO) (+5.71bps), and a lower tracking error (+2.84bps vs. +8.79bps). Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. IWDA’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.54%), APPLE (4.55%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.29%). HMWO’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (5.57%), APPLE (4.58%) and MICROSOFT-T (3.30%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, IWDA is more expensive than HMWO, with 0.15%. IWDA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$157M vs. +$10M for HMWO.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.58bps (IWDA) and +5.79bps (HMWO). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of IWDA and HMWO, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

IWDA
iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities
Share class
Acc
USD
ISIN
IE00B4L5Y983
HMWO
HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Equities
Share class
Dist
USD
ISIN
IE00B4X9L533
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$144.06
$48.88
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€125.79B
€15.99B
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
TER
0.2%
0.15%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of companies from developed countries.
The investment objective of the Fund is to replicate the performance of the MSCI World Index (the "Index"), while minimising as far as possible the tracking error between the Fund's performance and that of the Index. The Index is a market-capitalisation weighted index designed to measure the performance of the largest companies of the world's developed equity markets, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Israel, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA, as defined by the Index Provider.
 
Dividend policy
Capitalization
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+5.78%
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+5.78%
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3 months
+7.85%
+7.90%
 
1 year
+27.55%
+27.59%
 
3 years
+79.69%
+79.93%
 
5 years
+76.43%
+76.66%
 
Month to date
+4.54%
+4.54%
 
Quarter to date
+14.56%
+14.61%
 
Year to date
+10.49%
+10.48%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
Volatility
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
1308
1280
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
BROADCOM LIMITED
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
TESLA
JPMORGAN CHASE
LILLY
EXXON
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
WALMART INC
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NVIDIA
APPLE
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
ALPHABET INC-CL
BROADCOM LIMITED
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
TESLA
JPMORGAN CHASE
LILLY
EXXON
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
WALMART INC
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+7.46bps
Worst
+1.34bps
Best
+16.91bps
Worst
+1.64bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.01bps
Worst
-0.59bps
Avg
+0.02bps
Worst
-1.45bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about IWDA and HMWO

How did IWDA and HMWO perform in 2026?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 10.49%, while HMWO has returned 10.48%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: IWDA or HMWO?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA has recorded +€1.62B in net flows YTD, compared to -€449M for HMWO since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: IWDA or HMWO?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA reported a 1-year volatility of 11.05%, whereas HMWO registered volatility 10.89% over the same period.

How do IWDA and HMWO differ in sector exposure?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 28.09%, Financials, weight 13.99% and Industrials, weight 10.67%. The top sectors in HMWO feature Information Technology, weight 28.26%, Financials, weight 14.08% and Industrials, weight 10.77%.

How do IWDA and HMWO differ in geographic exposure?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 69.36%, Japan, weight 5.64% and United Kingdom, weight 3.58%. The top countries in HMWO feature USA, weight 69.74%, Japan, weight 5.72% and United Kingdom, weight 3.58%.

How do IWDA and HMWO differ in terms of holdings?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA include NVIDIA, weight 5.54%, APPLE, weight 4.55% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.29%. The top positions in HMWO feature NVIDIA, weight 5.57%, APPLE, weight 4.58% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 3.30%.

Is IWDA or HMWO more diversified?

As of 5/29/2026, IWDA holds 1308 securities, with 30.51% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. HMWO, by comparison, includes 1280 holdings and has 30.68% concentrated in its top 15.

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